OmniPod - Making Diabetes a Smaller Part of Caleb's Life

[blacksheepgirl]

my dr is a bit concerned I could develope diabetes in the future.. er i mean .. umm.. insulin resistance and so she says cut out or really cut down sweets, carbs, startches.. etc. .so that's why i was asking. Does his little sis ever get jealous of all the attention he gets for diabetes? I had many health problems as a baby/young child and I think my bro may have. not sure.i still have to many health probs for my age.. anyhow tc.:D God bless!

[lsisto1]

@blacksheepgirl Insulin resistance is different that type 1 diabetes. Caleb's body is producing no insulin at all. Managing that is different than when your body produces it, but doesn't use it efficiently.

No. We've been able to make it a pretty routine part of our lives. His brother and sister get plenty of their own attention and understand Caleb's needs are a little different.

[blacksheepgirl]

just a question... how can he have so much carbs and sugar without being afraid of really high or low blood sugar? Just curios.:) Thanks

[lsisto1]

@blacksheepgirl We manage Caleb's insulin dosing to match. We're normally able to keep him in range. Over time we've learn about how foods affect his blood sugar and do our best to match the timing and dosing of insulin appropriately. We get it right much more than not.

[GoblinBigears]

Does he go to sweeny?



[lsisto1]

@GoblinBigears He doesn't. The local camp here is Camp Joslin. This year, however, we went to Friends for Life in Florida as a family so he didn't go to D camp. We went last year though.

[lifesaver173]

Caleb, they say that most sugary liquids can bring your blood sugar up. I asked someone a question regarding the lancet you put on your finger to draw blood.

[lifesaver173]

Dear Caleb,

Thanks for a cool video.

Kelly XXXXXXXXX

[lsisto1]

@lifesaver173 Thank you Kelly!

[lifesaver173]

@lsisto1 You're welcome, Caleb.

[cuzinds]

Hi I'm a diabetic also I'm in middle school an I have the omni pod to an I was just researching omni pods cuz I was bored an iv been really scared to put it on my stomach or back an so watching this an seeing that a 4 year old can do it has pretty much motevated me lol thx -- no longer scared:)

[lsisto1]

That is so awesome! Thanks for the message! Are you wearing it on your arm?  Caleb is probably as nervous about using his arm and leg as you may be (or were) about doing the back and belly!

[heartCOOP]

I wish the omniPOD would go global.

[leahdogs56]

Hi!

My comment was too long, so I am back. Hang in there Caleb.  I have had Type 1 since I was 9 years old. Over 40 years ago. You are having a great start. I know a cure is soon here.

Leah

[leahdogs56]

Hi!

I have had Type 1 Diabetes for over 40 years I am going back to college to be an Occupational Therapist. I am a Dog Trainerr, Graphic Artist, and a Preschool Teacher.

I keep watching Caleb's Videos. I am thankful he has the Omnipod.. I would like to get the Pod as well, but my health insurance is $400/month. I am not sure I can afford it at this time until I get more hours at work. Do you think the cost will come down?

Well I have got to go.

God Bless You!

Leah

[juanselina]

Hola im lina, i have been watching some of Calebs videos, im so amaizing and im so excited to start this teraphy with my son, u are so nice mother and u touch my heart with this video, i cried but im happy becouse Cabel have easier life now and my son is close too. thx to share u videos with us

[lsisto1]

Glad you found us and good luck with your meetng!!!!

Lorraine

[juanselina]

Lorraine i have been watching all Caleb videos, im so happy and i have been learning about tinny things, please say thx to u kid to be kind and made the videos, and say to u family

[bubblesnbubbles12]

i like caleb... hes so cool! =)

[jojoluv976]

is the omnipod available in other country ? And did Caleb drink and eat too much sugar or is the diabetes from other family members ?

[lsisto1]

I'm pretty sure it is only available in the US. The cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown. What is known, however, is that it has nothing to do with what you ate before diagnosis and is not necessarily hereditary. There is no one in Caleb's family with it. It is an autoimmune disease where healthy insulin producing cells are erroneously killed off by the body's immune system. Thanks for your post and subscription. Any other ?s, let me know!

[jojoluv976]

but i live out of the US .

[lsisto1]

Yes, I understand. I do not think it would be available to you then. You could contact Insulet Corp to find out more information regarding their plans to go global.

[blacksheepgirl]

@lsisto1 HI, I thought there was diabetes type 1 2 and then immune 1.5 That's what I read. i aparetenly have lupus... thyroid. Hope I do'nt get diabetes.:o ty

[rayx3chelly]

That is awesome that he met Nick. Did Caleb tell him he was a diabetic?

I've type 1 since I was 5, and I'm 19 now. I love watching your videos.

And I'll be getting the Omnipod soon. I'm so excited!

[jlriverajr]

There is a cure its just not available in the US yet. Im living proof. For more info. call me @ 760 567 7476. God bless your courage Caleb.

[butterflygirl102]

wow he takes such good care of himself.

i have been diabetic since December 07. and i do alot of thing's that i shouldn't. im hoping that my insurance company will see that a pod will help me soo much. cuz the reason i do so bad is because i dont like doing shots, and i really thing that a pod will help me so much. i dont know what i will do if they say i cant have something that will make my life easier. im only a kid. and i want to live my life without worry.

[BlackHawk093]

GO CALEB AND ALL DIABETICS

[marliegirlie]

caleb, your cousins in virginia (matthew, melissa, and marla) are very proud of you!

and you're a lucky duck that you got to meet the jonas brothers! us girls are jealous!

love, marla

[lsisto1]

Thank you MarlieGirlie and all our VA cousins.

Love, your CT cousins

[jadeepoooo]

hi! just wanted to say that im so glad that caleb is enjoying life as he should be, such a trooper! also, just being recently diagnosed 2 weeks ago i want an omnipod already!!!

[DiabieGirl]

hi caleb. im 14 and have diabetes, i was just diagnosed last december of 08! i dont have a pump yet but its nice to see that you are doing well with yours! your quite a energetic little boy aren't you? its nice to see someone younger than me taking such good care of there diabetes, :) keep up the good work caleb!

[innocenttink]

Congrats to you as well!

[noniJBfan]

hes so cute

my friend have diabetes and use pump and she love it :)

[jnmnr]

My name is Trevor, I am 7 years old. I have type 1 diabetes also.I was diagnosed Jan 2, 2008. I appreciated your video. Maybe we can be email buddies.

[RegiJonas007]

Caleb you're my hero you are such an inspiration about how you manage with diabetes hope you continue doing well

Your friend Regi

[genghis518]

Over 20,000! You are a superstar! Good Stuff. Who's better than you?!??!! Keep it up!

[lastnamejonas]

Caleb you are a trooper!!

you deserve to win this, you should be the spokesmodel for the OmniPod foundation,

[erininct]

Wow Caleb! Over 15000 views!! I hope you win the contest!  We're still watching!

[marmcc68]

Hi Caleb, I think you're video is awesome and I have shared it with many friends and family. I wish you luck and hope you win the contest. You deserve it!!

Martha McCarthy(Rob O'Boyle's sister-in-law)

[marliegirlie]

hi caleb,

your cousins in virginia are very proud of you--and we loved your video!

xoxoxo tom, anne, matt, melissa and marla

[GalvstnKn]

Very good Caleb, looks like Diabetes picked the wrong person to try to control. I see you are a big Jonas fan; but this video reminds me of "You're Not the Boss". And that Omnipod: very cool tool. A big thumbs-up from from Texas.

[sue2897]

Caleb, you are such an inspiration. I am so proud of how well you take care of yourself. Keep up the great work and good luck always. You rock!

[daffodil39]

wishing you the very best. you are a beautiful boy.

Martha Weinstein Alpert

[carrolza]

Caleb: You are an amazing boy and we wish you lots of good luck. The video reflects a beautiful child both inside and out. We know your grandpa Eddie since he was your age...but, you are much cuter. Carrol & Jesse Zazik

[DUhappydiabetic]

just cus you dont have a pump doesnt mean you cant do all those things.

[lsisto1]

You're absolutely right! There are many people living with diabetes effectively, maintaining good control, doing everything they want, without the use of an insulin pump. However, Caleb's injection therapy plan dictated a strict meal plan, requiring him to eat the same amounts at the same times every day. It was very hard for us to keep up with. For us, pumping truly did provide Caleb great freedom. It's a very personal decision. This just happens to be what works for us! Best wishes!

[meighan28]

Hey Caleb....Great video buddy, very inspiring. My cousin also used the OmniPod and I am glad to see that it is also helping you! Keep it real buddy, and I hope you win...Tim Meighan

[tuzzeodc]

Yo Caleb........Looks like you are rad dude!

That OmniPod is great and so are you! Keep on Rockin'!

[bigbuh2002]

Great video Lorraine-I'll watch it as often as I can.Big Mike!

[rjmat1414]

Hi Caleb, we never met, but I know your mother. This story is very inspiring and your a trooper telling your story to all of us of what you are going through. My nephew also has diabetes just like you, he is in college now. You are proving that you can do anything that you want to do. Just be yourself and have fun. Make your parents proud! Rich M.

[saywhaaitsmadawesome]

Hey Caleb!!!! I am a best friend of your cousin and I really hope you feel so much better with these comments and videos!!!! I hope that you win this contest and that your days are more joyous from here on out. GOOD LUCK :]!!

[gmd129]

Hi Caleb- Awesome video!! I am going to show it to my students at school! Hope you win buddy - Gina (Aunt Kerin's friend)

[mulldee]

Caleb, great video! You are brave and strong and we want to be like you when we grow up...Love always, Diane and Vic

[kswanson354]

Hi Caleb! Thanks for sharing your video and your story! You look like a good swimmer! Best of luck to you on the contest - your dad's e-mail was forwarded to me from my boss! Glad it was shared.

[annlcooper]

Caleb, You are a very brave young man. Hope you win the contest. Keep smiling

[judyatmsu]

Caleb,

You are an inspiration to people of all ages. Way to go!

[andrewlippman]

Caleb,

you are a ROCK STAR! We're all very proud of you.

[erininct]

We're still watching every day Caleb!

[ania911]

Hi Caleb! I love your video and i wish you nothing but the best. Your an awsome boy!

[cree1512]

Hi Caleb, My name is Christine, and my mom works with your grandma at the library. I really liked your videos, and I'm telling all my friends to check them out. Good luck on the contest buddy!!!

[kschliss]

We love you Caleb. You make each of us strive to be better. How proud and lucky we are to have you in our lives!

Love, Aunt Kerin, Uncle Jamie and Cousin Mallory

[njmbjeff]

Hey Caleb,

Hope that you win the contest! Your quite the swimmer...Maybe the next Michael Phelps.

Jeff

[loel38]

Hey Caleb: You're a star! I give you a ten!! You're the best.

[pixies1234]

You're quite the inspiration little guy ;)

From one guy with Type I diabetes to another, thanks and keep up the good work!

-Kyle

[lsisto1]

Is this the same Kyle that is applying for the OmniPod today??

[baby003grl]

Good luck Caleb, the video is great!! All the best... K

[genghis518]

Good Stuff! You are Awesome!

[Modock5]

Stay strong little man - you are an inspiration to all of us.

[JerseyJake2]

Good Luck I hope you win!

[zi805]

Thanks, I was going to rank ya higher, but the computer would only let me post a "10"!

[stockton80]

YOU ROCK!!!!! AWESOME VIDEO!!!!

[yuko4takeshape4life]

Loved your video Caleb! Wishing you all the best ! Know that I will be "watching" you every night! Can't wait to see you win! Go Caleb! xoxxo Yuko Babcock

[5hulmes]

Great job, Caleb.

Wonerful video.

[eschliss]

Caleb, watching you makes us all feel better. You have accomplished more than a lot of people much older than you and should be as proud of yourself as we are. We love you very much.

Grandma Pat and Grandpa Ed

[dsxprs]

Caleb-

You are an inspiration to everybody. Good luck!!!

Love Uncle Danny

[Biebs746]

Caleb, We hope you win! Keep on rocking and pumping! :) Lindsey from school... and her family.

[zi805]

Excellent video! I wish the best of luck with your diabetes and the contest!

[goyankees04]

instead of just counting carbs, you're making each day count! :) we're so proud of you, caleb! love- rebecca, sarah, aunt gin & uncle tony

[ktizzleeee]

we love you caleb! ~ the infantinos

[ylee0710]

Way to go Caleb!!...its Greg....I love you!!!! awesome video!!

[sparks13ct]

Wow -- great video! Five stars AND two thumbs up!!! Very inspiring. Way to go, Caleb!!!

[type1diabetes]

i want to meet nick jonas soo bad.. ive seen them in concert soo many times but havent met them yett ! :(

[type1diabetes]

im working on my videoo !

:))

[Finddiabetescure]

aww I hope you win the contest Caleb! You are my hero for keeping such a positive outlook on diabetes!! Keep the videos coming! Shannon

[tinkerloverr22]

Good Job Caleb. You are an adorable little kid and im so happy for you!!!!! Lucky you got to meet my favorite band the Jonas Brothers and a question did Nick help you get through everything??? he sure has with me!!!! Thanks for the awesome video hope there are more soon to come!!!!

[lsisto1]

Nick rocks! He helped us both (Caleb and mom) quite a bit!

[ddeunant]

Well done with the video, good to see how the omnipod fits around Caleb's life, and not the other way round.

[vzagar]

Wonderful video. Thank you for creating awareness!

[jd60131]

You rock Caleb! Great video!

[lsisto1]

Thank you for watching!!

[erininct]

Holy mackerel, last time I was on there were only 31 hits! Yay Caleb! And Happy Birthday Dave!!

[hope4t1]

Great Video.

[kbcreations]

Cameron and Oliver say..."We think your video is great! We hope to see you again soon."

[DJLava85]

what a brilliant boy you are caleb. you are very articulate for a young man your age. keep up all the hard work. diabetes stinks. happy podding!

[elizzaBUNNY]

aw this is cute! go omnipod. what contest is this for

[cnj333]

I am so happy for you Caleb...Running, swimming and eating with OmniPod is a real blessing for you~God Bless!

Oh, and you are adorable too!

[type1awareness]

Way to go, Caleb!!! :)

[erininct]

Caleb, Will you marry me? Kate Silverman